Billionaire Bill Chisholm Acquires Boston Celtics, Shifts Sports Ownership Landscape

Bill Chisholm, a little-known billionaire, has made headlines by purchasing the Boston Celtics, a move that significantly alters the landscape of sports ownership. Chisholm's acquisition of the Celtics was confirmed on March 22, 2025, sparking discussions across various media platforms about the future of the team and its arena plans.

The sale has drawn attention to the increasing role of private equity in sports, with some analysts suggesting that Chisholm's background in finance and private equity could influence the Celtics' management and strategic decisions. The transaction also raises questions about the potential impact on the team's competitive edge and community engagement.

Current Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck and Chisholm have both expressed optimism about the future of the franchise under new ownership. Grousbeck highlighted Chisholm's vision for the team's arena, while Chisholm has committed to maintaining the Celtics' legacy and strengthening its ties with the city of Boston.

This development comes as Chisholm, who was previously linked to a potential ownership of the Miami Dolphins, now shifts his focus entirely to basketball. The sports community is watching closely to see how Chisholm's ownership will shape the Celtics' trajectory in the coming years.

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William Chisholm, a managing partner of the private equity firm Symphony Technology Group, is the leading investor in the group set to make the purchase, pending approval by the NBA board of governors.

Who just bought the Celtics?

William Chisholm was a complete unknown to sports fans—and most private-equity investors—earlier this week. He just bought the Boston Celtics for a record $6.1 billion.

Did the Boston Celtics get sold?

The Boston Celtics will have a new owner for the first time in more than two decades. Bill Chisholm, the managing partner of Symphony Technology Group (STG), will buy the franchise at a $6.1 billion valuation, Boston's current ownership group announced Thursday.

What did the Celtics sell for?

The Boston Celtics' ownership group announced Thursday that it has agreed to sell the franchise for $6.1 billion to Bill Chisholm, the managing director and co-founder of the California-based private equity firm Symphony Technology Group.

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